The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Saturday, February 13, 2010

LET GOD DO A NEW THING

Many times we find ourselves setting goals, dreaming our biggest dreams, only to find we have come to place called stuck. Often, this place is caused by our own actions or way of thinking. One of the main reasons so many people become stuck in life is because they keep looking back to the past. The past can hold such treasures and pleasurable moments, yet it may be filled with hurt, pain, and so many other negative emotions. This is not to say that reflecting on your past is always a bad thing, but dwelling on the past and keeping your mind there and allowing it to hinder you spiritually, emotionally, and physically is not a good thing.

The Lord says in Isaiah 43:18,19: "Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you know know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." NKJV. The Lord wants to do a new thing in your life. Do you not know this? He will make a way out of no way. He will cause closed doors to open. He will create new loving relationships in your life. He will cause those dreams you have given up on to come to life. Some things may be too big for you, but there is nothing too big for the Lord.

When you look back on the past, you may see closed doors on romance. Yes, that old relationship was bad. It left you emotionally and maybe physically scarred. The Lord wants to heal you from that old relationship and cause new relationships to flourish. Do you not know it? Looking in your past, you see the dreams you once had and all of the obstacles and fears that caused you to let them die. The Lord can breathe on those dreams and give them life again. Do you not know it? The list of the former things you are holding on to that are stunting your growth may be endless. If you allow Him to, the Lord will do a new thing in your life. You cannot move forward if you keep looking back. Say good bye to the past and leave it in its place.. the past. Stretch forth your arms to embrace the new thing coming your way and look forward to your future.

"Lord, help me release the past and look to the future. You want to do a new thing in my life, but I find myself holding on to the past and not embracing the things you want to do in me, for me, and through me. Help me to close the door on the past, and open the door to the future. Amen."

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I am a woman who loves the Lord with all of my heart. I try to live my life in such a way that is pleasing to Him. I have been inspired and empowered by the word of God and my hope is to inspire and empower others. I walk in victory and I want to help others walk victoriously with me as we journey through this thing called life.

How This Blog Came To Be

Just a few short years ago, I gave my life to Christ and made up my mind to live an abundant life. Many people hold the belief that once a person accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior, no more hurts, struggles, or sorrows will exist. Accepting Jesus is the best thing in the world and your life will never be the same afterwards, but each person has his own tests, trials, and tribulations to face in this life. I hope my blog will provide encouragement and words of wisdom to help others overcome what we face in life and to hold on to the promises of our Father. My hope is that everyone chooses to live an abundant life.